Pupils and students by type of education: primary education is the largest part, 38% in 2025/'26

Breakdown in 2025/'26: primary education 38%, secondary education 25%, vocational education 13%, universities of applied sciences 12%, research universities 9.2%, special education 2.1%, adult secondary education 0.4%. Total: 3,643,070 pupils and students.

Source: CBS, tabel 85701NED (Leerlingen en studenten; onderwijssoort, woonregio) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026 · selection: Geslacht: Totaal mannen en vrouwen; Regiokenmerken: NederlandOpen the table Single block

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Pupils and students by type of education: primary education is the largest part, 38% in 2025/'26

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